Day 1 - 28 April
| 10.00-10.15 | Welcome and opening words Anna Lyberg, Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Moldova Dima Al-Khatib, Resident Representative UNDP Moldova |
| Session 1: | The impact of the coronavirus pandemics on trade: the solutions for resilience and recovery |
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10.15-10.45 |
Business internationalization in the context of the new normal - solutions for the Moldovan entrepreneurs Special Guest Speker: Kjell Anders Nordström, Swedish economist, writer, professional public speakers in the field of strategic management |
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10.45-11.00 |
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development: Transitioning to a New Normal and the recommendations for the developing countries Poul Hansen, Chief of UNCTAD Trade Facilitation Section |
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11:00-11.20 |
Promotion platforms aimed to increase export and investment attraction capacities Rodica Verbeniuc, General Director of Invest Moldova Agency |
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11.20-11.40 |
DCFTA opportunities in the context of the pandemic crisis: how can DCFTA cushion shocks and strengthen resilience Vadim Gumene, programme manager, Expert-Grup Independent Analytical Centre |
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11.40-12.00 |
The role of e-commerce and digital economy in the post-pandemic context Kathryn Lundquist, Economic Affairs Officer, WTO |
| 12.00-12.30 | Export Support Promotion Programmes Natalia Iachimov, UNDP Officer, AdTrade Project Eva Lacinova, UNDP Innovation Specialist Challenge Funds Maria V. Sokolova, PhD, Trade and Market Intelligence section of International Trade Centre |
| Session 2: | The trends in retail market in the pandemic context |
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12.30-13.00 |
Management, leadership, and the future of businesses and global trends for retail business in 2021 Special Guest Speaker: Bernard Marr, world-renowned futurist, influencer, and thought leader in the field of business and technology |
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13.00-13.15 |
CCI's services to facilitate exports Sergiu Harea, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova |
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13.15-13.45 |
The terms and conditions to access European retail chains Estela Iancu, Serpico Trading, Romania Dmitrij Filenberg, Monolith Gruppe, Germany |
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13.45-14.00 |
Q&A session. Information on the next 2 days B2B sessions |
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Day 2,3 - 29-30 April
Business-to-Business Matchmaking
A matchmaking event is a quick and easy way to meet potential cooperation partners. In the course the next 2 days after the Forum, each company will have the opportunity to meet with potential business partners through pre-arranged meetings, based on a preliminary identification of business complementarities. The companies will be able to consult the profile of other companies and request appointments in advance with those they would like to meet Companies can also request additional appointments to be organized on the spot, during the B2B event.
